Almost 2,400 allegations of historical sexual abuse at more than 300 religious-run schools

Last year, the Spiritan Congregation apologised to victims of abuse and said an independent group would engage with survivors at its schools and institutions, including Dublin’s Blackrock College. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

There have been a total of 2,395 allegations of historical sexual abuse at over 300 religious-run schools, set out in a report to be published this evening.

The  Irish Examiner understands there are 308 schools run by religious orders where the allegations have been made.